Due to winter weather conditions, there will be delayed residential garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste pickup in Seattle for customers in Seattle … [Read more...] about Due to Winter Weather, Residential Collection in Seattle is delayed by one day this week: 12/20/22 – 12/24/22
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Recycling shouldn’t be all on you: We need companies to take responsibility
The holiday season is upon us, and you may be feeling flooded with boxes, bags, and other packaging associated with holiday shopping. Knowing how to … [Read more...] about Recycling shouldn’t be all on you: We need companies to take responsibility
Ship Canal Water Quality Project: Year-End Update
In the closing weeks of 2022, we want to highlight some Ship Canal Water Quality Project milestones, successes and challenges from recent years and … [Read more...] about Ship Canal Water Quality Project: Year-End Update
A Look Back at SPU’s 25 Years of Delivering Essential Services 24/7/365
Much of the work at Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) goes back decades—as far back as the late 1800s—yet as one utility, it is this year we are … [Read more...] about A Look Back at SPU’s 25 Years of Delivering Essential Services 24/7/365
2022 Winter Holiday Collection Schedule for Residential Solid Waste Customers
With the holiday season just around the corner, we wanted to share an important reminder to customers about our services. Garbage, recycling, and … [Read more...] about 2022 Winter Holiday Collection Schedule for Residential Solid Waste Customers
This America Recycles Day: Keep Recycling Right – And Look to Reduce and Reuse More
A recent report by Greenpeace questioned whether plastics recycling is really worth it after their research revealed limited plastic waste was … [Read more...] about This America Recycles Day: Keep Recycling Right – And Look to Reduce and Reuse More
Celebrate America Recycles Day with SPU at Grocery Stores to #RecycleRight!
Join us on America Recycles Day, Tuesday, November 15th, at the following locations to learn more about recycling in Seattle and pick up FREE … [Read more...] about Celebrate America Recycles Day with SPU at Grocery Stores to #RecycleRight!
Preparing for Seattle Winter Weather
Have you seen the forecast? Brrr. With winter weather on the way, SPU has some helpful tips for Seattle residents and businesses on how they can … [Read more...] about Preparing for Seattle Winter Weather
SPU Wins Platinum Award for Utility Excellence in Drinking Water
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is honored to receive the 2022 Platinum Award for Utility Excellence from the Association of Metropolitan Water … [Read more...] about SPU Wins Platinum Award for Utility Excellence in Drinking Water
Wet Weather Preparedness
Well, that was fast! After weeks of extended hot, dry weather and sometimes smokey skies, the rain has returned. Whether you welcome it or dread it, … [Read more...] about Wet Weather Preparedness
Can you imagine a day without water?
On October 20, 2022, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is participating in Imagine a Day Without Water, a national day of action. At Seattle … [Read more...] about Can you imagine a day without water?
Shape Our Water receives Water Environment Federation Award
Seattle is working together, as a community, to envision the next 50-years of equitable and environmentally sound drainage and sewer investments, and … [Read more...] about Shape Our Water receives Water Environment Federation Award